No ‘Kukiland’ in Ukhrul, asserts GPRN

• DIMAPUR — The Wung Tangkhul Region of the Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) has taken strong exception to a press communiqué issued on May 11 by the Kuki-Zo Village Volunteer - Eastern Zone (KZVV-EZ), particularly over references suggesting that certain villages in Ukhrul district are part of "Kukiland".
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• In a press release, the Wung Tangkhul Region of GPRN/NSCN (IM) stated that they appreciate the expression of best wishes for the upcoming Shiroi Lily Festival, as expected from all organisations that value the importance of awareness for the endangered and rare Shiroi Lily, the state flower of Manipur, and the need to promote responsible and sustainable tourism in the state.
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• While maintaining that the festival helps raise awareness of the environment and local cultures of the Tangkhul Naga community and other Naga communities, it criticised the message conveyed by the KZVV-EZ, which indicated that certain villages in the Ukhrul area inhabited by the Kukis are part of Kukiland. It noted that this is not only outrageous but also provocative.

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• “NSCN shall not tolerate if KZVV-EZ makes any wild attempt to disturb the streaming tourists targeting any particular community travelling to Ukhrul/Shiroi village. Let this message be loud and clear that the territorial jurisdiction of the so-called Kukiland doesn't cover even an inch of Naga territory in Ukhrul areas,” the statement read, adding that any such misconceived message circulated in print media and on social media platforms will be construed as a direct challenge to the NSCN in particular and the Nagas in general.